4 AM
Suggs Lyrics
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From the ceaseless noise out in the street
It's too hot and it's too late
There's nothing he can do but wait
Terry says, "I'm going nowhere fast"
Nobody hears, there's no one there
Julie wakes to find herself alone
No surprise to be on her own
It's four in the morning, why don't you call me?
I'm sorry I hurt you, I still want you back
It's four in the morning
Terry says, "I'm going nowhere fast"
Nobody hears, there's no one there
Julie wakes to find herself alone
Which comes as no surprise, no surprise
No surprise to be on her own
It's four in the morning, why don't you call me?
I'm sorry I hurt you, I still want you back
It's four in the morning, why don't you call me?
I'm so tired of waiting, I still want you back
It's four in the morning
It's four in the morning, why don't you call me?
I'm sorry I hurt you, I still want you back
It's four in the morning, why don't you call me?
I'm so tired of waiting, I still want you back
It's four in the morning, why don't you call me?
I'm sorry I hurt you, I still want you back
Oh, it's four in the morning
It's four in the morning
It's four in the morning
It's four in the morning
The song "4 am" by Suggs is all about the loneliness and helplessness of being awake at that time of the night. The singer, Terry, is unable to find solace and comfort in his own house due to the ceaseless noise outside. He is going nowhere in life, and the silence amplifies his struggle. On the other hand, Julie, a woman he had presumably hurt, is also alone and not surprised by his absence. This insinuates that Terry has been neglectful in their relationship and that Julie has moved on.
The chorus of the song, "It's four in the morning, why don't you call me? I'm sorry I hurt you, I still want you back," shows a vulnerable side of Terry. He realizes that he has made a mistake, and he wants to correct it, but he does not know how. His anticipation for Julie's call is pointless since she has accepted that he will most likely not call. He is tired of waiting, but he still loves her and wants her back.
The song's lyrics highlight the theme of loneliness, heartbreak, and the desire for forgiveness. It depicts how we often find ourselves in situations where we are unable to react positively, stuck in a never-ending cycle, and helpless. In summary, the song is about someone who has hurt the person they care about and is sorry for it, but their pride is making it hard to seek forgiveness and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Terry turns he just cannot sleep
Terry is restless and unable to sleep
From the ceaseless noise out in the street
The noise from the street is preventing Terry from sleeping
It's too hot and it's too late
The weather is unbearable and it's too late to do anything about it
There's nothing he can do but wait
Terry is helpless and has no choice but to wait
Terry says, "I'm going nowhere fast"
Terry feels like he's stuck in life and not making any progress
Nobody hears, there's no one there
Terry's cry for help goes unanswered
Julie wakes to find herself alone
Julie wakes up and realizes that she's alone
Which comes as no surprise, no surprise
Julie is not surprised to find herself alone
It's four in the morning, why don't you call me?
The artist is asking someone to call them at an early hour
I'm sorry I hurt you, I still want you back
The artist is apologizing and expressing their desire to rekindle a past relationship
I'm so tired of waiting, I still want you back
The singer is tired of waiting and still wants to reconcile
Oh, it's four in the morning
The artist emphasizes that it is indeed very early in the morning
It's four in the morning
The singer repeats that it's very early in the morning
It's four in the morning
The singer repeats again that it's very early in the morning
It's four in the morning
The singer repeats for the fourth time that it's very early in the morning
Contributed by Zoe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.